Liev Block
Larchmont,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated community service professional skilled at networking, media outreach and relationship development. Flexible and versatile team player adept at maintaining sense of humor under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Tulane Engagement Center Ambassador
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
09.2023 - Current
- Raised ___ for Tulane University
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Student Worker/Book Fest Consultant
Lindsey Cronk
New Orleans, LA
09.2023 - Current
- Student Worker for Dean of Tulane Library: Lindsey Cronk
- Help achieve active student engagement through Library Services
- Help and attend all meetings related to New Orleans annual Book Fest
Tulane Student Film Festival Curator
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2023 - 05.2024
- With a team of fellow curators, aided in programming Tulane's 2nd Annual Student Film Festival
- Programmed two shows
Restaurant Server
Houston's, Hillstone Restaurant Group
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Greeted and seated customers promptly, courteously, and professionally.
- Attended to guests needs in a timely manner, ensuring satisfaction throughout their dining experience.
Elementary School Intern
Central School
Larchmont, NY
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Built professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Developed understanding of policies, procedures and processes.
- Cultivated effective relationships with students, by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Helped students with any issues they might have - social, academic, and health
Off Center Dance Captain
Dance Cavise
Mamaroneck, NY
09.2017 - 06.2022
- A Westchester-based not-for-profit organization, chiefly as a performance vehicle for young professional dancers
- Community outreach program whose purpose is to enrich our community by engaging and empowering challenged and under-resourced youth organizations through interactive dance
- Hosted workshops at children’s organizations throughout the Tri State area, including those who serve children at risk.
- Offered constructive advice to help team members improve performance.
- Help keep dancers on top of their toes and how to seamlessly work with others
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Artistree Performing Arts
Mamaroneck, NY
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Instructed participants on rules and demonstrated activities.
- Kept children hydrated and applied sunscreen before activities to prevent sun and heat-related issues.
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Joe Cavise
Mamaroneck , NY
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.2026
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Teaching Strategies
- Choreography Creation
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Workshop Supervision
- Dedication and Perseverance
- Body Rhythm and Movement
- Positive Reinforcement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hebrew
Professional
Volunteering
Author Ambassador - New Orleans Book Fest
- Aided authors and guest speakers to their events/panel discussions
- Made sure of their timely arrival
- Answered any questions related to the Festival
Morocco Service Trip - Putney Student Travel
- 48 hrs of Service
- Taught the local community about pollution and the ongoing threats of climate change
- Built an irrigation system, water station, and taught the local kids English
- Learned basic Arabic
Green Cafe Society, September 2021-April 2022
- Promoted a new composting system to the community.
- Raised funds for organization through community outreach initiatives.
- Utilized knowledge of community resources to refer clients to appropriate sources
Pollinator Garden
- Gave community tours of the local reservation creek
- Explained the importance of nature and its natural systems
- Learned how to communicate effectively with strangers
Mamaroneck Triathlon
- Worked the bike station
- Motivated students to maintain perseverance and that its required to get through their journey.
Timeline
Tulane Engagement Center Ambassador
Tulane University
09.2023 - Current
Student Worker/Book Fest Consultant
Lindsey Cronk
09.2023 - Current
Restaurant Server
Houston's, Hillstone Restaurant Group
08.2023 - 10.2023
Tulane Student Film Festival Curator
Tulane University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Elementary School Intern
Central School
05.2022 - 06.2022
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Artistree Performing Arts
06.2019 - 07.2021
Off Center Dance Captain
Dance Cavise
09.2017 - 06.2022
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Joe Cavise
09.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Tulane University